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The Kenton

4.0 star property
Upscale charm awaits theater lovers at this welcoming retreat, where beautiful gardens provide a peaceful backdrop for evening drinks after performances

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The Kenton combines elegance with comfort just steps from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy drinks at the bar, and take advantage of practical amenities like dry cleaning services and luggage storage that make their theater getaways seamless.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Scarborough, The Kenton is on the beach. Scarborough Pleasure Steamers and Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North York Moors National Park and Flixton Wildlife Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Scarborough Cricket Club or Oliver's Mount Racing. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Scarborough travel guide
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139 Queens Parade, Scarborough, England, YO12 7HU

What's nearby

  • North Bay Beach
    North Bay Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peasholm Park
    Peasholm Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scarborough Cricket Club
    Scarborough Cricket Club
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South Bay Beach
    South Bay Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station
    17 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    100 min drive

Restaurants

  • North Bay Fisheries
    3 min walk
  • The Albert
    4 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
    11 min walk
  • Kam Sang
    6 min walk
  • North Bay Cafe
    1 min walk

About this property

The Kenton

Upscale guesthouse near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Kenton. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Kenton have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 3 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Kenton House Scarborough
Kenton Scarborough
Kenton Guesthouse Scarborough
The Kenton Guesthouse
The Kenton Scarborough
The Kenton Guesthouse Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kenton?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, and from 4:00 PM–10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kenton?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Kenton located?

Nestled on the beach, this Scarborough guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Scarborough Cricket Club and Scarborough Open Air Theatre. North Bay Beach and Peasholm Park are also within 10 minutes. Scarborough Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kenton Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 219 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking plenty of tea n coffee and a lovely sea view .Nice hot shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great sea view room

Fab place to stay, big light room with magic views to the coastline. Bed really comfortable and staff so friendly. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice guest house in ideal location. Will be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable room for a single traveller, and relatively cheap too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on a solo visit whilst visiting Scarborough open air Theatre, the room was lovey and great value , the bed was so comfy I slept till 9am . This was a lovely stay & would stay here again . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and comfy, food location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

A very comfortable stay. The hotel host was kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top quality weekend stay

Had a great time and nice short walk into centre and can highly recomend the breakfast. We have already booked again for our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very smart interior. All amenities their. wi.fi. Fan in room very welcome. Easy to get to north beach or to walk to town or south beach. Very informative member of staff greeted us. Everything very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find!

Amazing value and location. It even had a tiny fridge in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked for a room with en-suite and was upgraded to a lovely family room. I was able to store my bike safely indoors too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room...very convenient for Open Air Theatre nearby.....Quiet and friendly staff...Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amy the host was first class and even upgraded my room after she had found out i had a bad day with my car breaking down and she also waited for me well after the time i was supposed to check in. Great room, great location and top customer service. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is lovely hotel, Friendly staff, Hotel can be accessed front and back handy when going to different parts of Scarborough Nice Comfy Bed The shower room and toilet was separate for my room most rooms are ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2 night stay

Great location. we were 5 minutes walk from the open air theatre for a concert. Nice spacious room. comfy bed. Friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it here, room had a gorgeous view and the family room wa spacious. Bunk bed was a bit creakky (but our kids were probably too big for them really.) Fab locations for the northbay side where there is lots to do. Breakfast was AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent enough place to stay. Showing it's age in places but overall clean and tidy. Staff were friendly. Easy to check in, and I set off early the following morning - leaving the keys in the box in the hallway. Very convenient for the town centre and seafront if you don't mind a few minutes walk. Variety of restaurants nearby, even before you reach the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time in Scarborough

Warm welcome on check in, room was clean and fresh on arrival. Parking was tight but okay, only enough for 6 cars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in and parking was easy. The property was very clean. The old sash window rattled when open so I had to shut it which made the room warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Very friendly and helpful hosts and both of the downstairs rooms and the bedroom were very beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loo a problem

I enjoyed most of my time here but was very disappointed to find out that my toilet and shower was down the other end of the corridor. It was private and clean but when you wake up in middle of the night needing the loo it is not convienient to have to get fully dressed before using the facilities. I thought I was in a room with ensuite facilities so this was a big downer on an otherwise fantastic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay. No issues. Hot shower. Everything as described. Bed very warm and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Handy for all attractions in Scarborough

We had a great overnight stay. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and very clean, with a fantastic view over the North Bay. It is in a very handy position for both bays and also Peasholm park or the Open Air Theatre. It’s only a short walk to the town centre and station. Handy parking outside and a very easy check in process. We will certainly book again next time we come to Scarborough. We saw a wonderful sunrise from the bedroom window and got some great pics😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was stayibg at hotel for a JLS consert. Hotel was lovely and clean. Was in room 8. Only thing wifi didnt work very well. Think it needs a booster added to get to top floors
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, the breakfast was beautiful and there wasnt a brand of tea and coffee not available. The lady in charge was so so kind, there was a mix up with our reservation (my fault) however she was so understanding and our stay went ahead. Plenty of outdorr seating area front and back, all clean and tidy. Inside was spotless, cosy and welcoming. Ill definitely be coming back, it was away from the hustle and bustle but a glorious view of the sea. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024